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Residency renewal: Khadija needs $2,550 before the deadline
A residency renewal deadline is approaching and Khadija can't afford the lawyer.
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I'm facing a residency renewal. My hearing is scheduled for September, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $2,550. I have been told by three legal-aid offices that their waiting list is longer than my deadline.
I have all of my paperwork ready, and my caseworker at the Riyadh Community Legal Centre has confirmed that my case is valid.
If I miss the deadline I could lose my right to stay with my family and my job. My children were born here and this is the only home they know.
I'll share any non-sensitive updates as the case moves along.
Funds cover only the filing fees, translations and attorney retainer.
Where the $2,550 goes:
• Attorney retainer: $1,800
• Filing and biometrics fees: $460
• Certified translations and document copies: $165
• Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $125
Every share and every dollar helps.
Updates from Khadija
We're at 10% thanks to 9 of you. the plan for filing and biometrics fees is now scheduled. More news soon.
Thank you all. We're at 3% now ($87). I'm honestly stunned. we've started the first stage.
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sending good thoughts. Shared it with a few friends. Love from Jakarta.
So sorry you're going through this, Khadija. Your post was clear and honest. We're a small family in Braunschweig but we're thinking of you. All the best.
praying for you. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Thinking of Riyadh.